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June 2008 |
MECOMS Newsletter |
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MECOMS, the Reference ERP CRM Solution to Empower Energy, Water and Utility Companies
The Energy & Utility Market is a challenging and interesting world. Not only the traditional Power Generating, distributing and selling companies, but also new players with very specific and well-thought off business models are coming on the market. They thrive to implement smart metering systems allowing to expand their business models and to provide new services to their customers. New customers like Essent MDB and Flora are proof of that.
We are thrilled to announce that we have signed a new partner agreement with AXIS to sell, implement and support MECOMS in their region, namely Turkey. Our partner community is growing rapidly and we are signing a few more partners as we speak. These are first class partners that are capable and experienced in Dynamics AX and very well positioned to help our customers. More to come.
Finally we hope to meet all our partners at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston, in July.
Looking forward to work with you.
Patrick Van Damme
Business Development Manager
Contact us at info@mecoms.biz
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MECOMS Thriving for Industry Class Cost-to-serve |
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 The Energy and Utility markets are in constant evolution. We are constantly faced with new challenges related to changing market models and the introduction of new technologies. New regulations on the roadmap towards creating a level-playing field puts cost-to-serve more and more in the spotlight. Recent unbundling projects revealed the excessive costs often associated with legacy Customer Information Systems (CIS). The entrance of new niche players and new information exchange platforms require agility and quick response.
Industry Analysts state that a solution that can minimize the cost of providing customer service, for customer care as well as meter-to-cash should be of top priority while evaluating Customer Information Systems.
Read the full business article
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MECOMS Implementation at Essent Metering Data Company |
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 Ferranti is helping Essent with the set-up of the Metering Data Company through the supply and the implementation of a Metering Data Management (MDM) solution for E and G. This MDM system is based on MECOMS and is responsible for the automatic collection, processing and distribution of metering data that is the foundation for a lot of the customer processes of the Suppliers. These processes are crucial in the relation between a supplier and its Customers. The MDM system will also provide for the MDB to guarantee the in time, correct and complete delivery of Metering Data according the agreements with the Suppliers.
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Smart Metering at Flower Auctioneers FloraHolland |
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 FloraHolland flower auctions, market leader in the sale of horticultural products, decided to install a flexible smart metering solution, in order to be able to meter the tenants of its auction space remotely and perform energy quality tests.
FloraHolland is a cooperative of horticultural producers with six auction centres, a nationally operating intermediary organisation (FloraHolland Connect) and an import department. The company turned to Ferranti Computer Systems for automation, which goes from acquiring the metered data through to delivering the necessary data to the invoicing system.
The auction company uses Echelon Meters and Data Concentrators, which are read out via Power Line Carrier (PLC) by the MECOMS Smart Metering Communication Bus. The metered data are made available in a portal and also forwarded to the FloraHolland invoicing system. There the auction company’s staff processes the data further. Smart Metering ensures that FloraHolland works more efficiently by means of correct metered data and that it is able to provide better customer support.
The solution has a fully open infrastructure, at both hardware and software level. This kind of open solution provides an infrastructure that is easily expanded and makes it simple to make additions to the system
Ferranti Smart Metering Brochure
More on Echelon
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MIG 4 Release IMDMS at Indexis |
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 Since 2002 Indexis, a federal metering company founded by the mixed intermunicipal companies, has the task to collect data relating to customer consumption (manually or automatically read), process this data and forward it to the market players, (meaning the Suppliers, the Transmission System Operators, Distribution Grid Operators and Balance Responsibles). All of this is to be done in a fully independent, confidential and non-partisan manner, with quality and speed being key factors.
As a result of the new UMIG4 market processes for the Belgian energy market, Indexis has asked Ferranti to adapt the IMDMS solution (Independent Meter Data Management System) to these new standards. The IMDMS solution is based on MECOMS and is used by Indexis for all processes from data collection, validation and allocation to gridfee. The most significant changes can be found in the processes structuring, metering, rectification and allocation. In addition to the adjustments as a result of the MIG, there will also be adjustments resulting from the new Technical Regulations (mandatory meter reading and meter reading by appointment). The project has been set up in March and will be delivered in accordance with the UMIX planning.
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MECOMS for Microsoft Dynamics AX is Certified by Microsoft, as Part of the Microsoft Dynamics AX Certification Program |
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 This certification is important for us and our partners. It clearly shows the commitment and the level of quality we are achieving with the MECOMS product. As outlined by Microsoft, the certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo indicates that a solution has met the stringent criteria necessary to be one of the validated offerings in the Microsoft partner solutions portfolio. Whether your goal is to increase agility, streamline your business processes, implement new business models or grow customer loyalty, you can count on a Certified for Microsoft dynamics solution.
To become certified, MECOMS has met the following requirements:
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The software solution has passed a compatibility test with the Microsoft Dynamics product line upon which it runs and is supported by processes and documentation.
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References from at least ten customers who would recommend the software solution.
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A current Microsoft partner service plan.
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Partner must have Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program.
Click here for more information.
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AXIS Signs Partner Agreement to Sell, Implement and Support MECOMS in the Turkish Energy, Utilities and Water Markets |
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 (Istanbul, Turkey & Antwerp, Belgium – June 2008) – Ferranti Computer Systems, a system integrator supplying specialized IT Services for the energy, water and utilities market, and AXIS Information Technologies, a leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solution provider in Turkey, today announced that AXIS has enrolled in the MECOMS Partner Program.
With extensive technological knowledge and experience on ERP business, AXIS provides fast and effective solutions to cover all customer demands and requirements. AXIS is certified as the “2005 & 2007 Best Dynamics ERP Partner of the year” by Microsoft due to the implementation of successful projects. AXIS strengthens the market leadership with other corporate solutions like BI and CRM besides ERP and .net developments.
The agreement comprehends that AXIS Information Technologies will sell, implement and support MECOMS, Ferranti’s Dynamics AX vertical for the Energy, Utilities and Water markets. AXIS will position MECOMS as the solution for the Electricity, Gas, Water and district heating market parties in Turkey. This alignment will allow AXIS to provide a larger portfolio of IT solutions and services to their customers in those markets, based on this market leader Vertical.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 - New ERP Solution helps business thrive in a competitive global marketplace by controlling costs, managing risk and increasing employee productivity |
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 As businesses expand globally, so does the complexity of managing accurate business insights and standardizing operations across multiple locations. Today’s utility companies are faced with a number of business challenges that require a flexible, agile IT infrastructure to be able to quickly respond on market evolutions and to be able to stand out in the crowd. These market evolutions are driven by regulation but also by emerging technologies enabling new business models as well as ever growing competition in retail segments.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 combined with the MECOMS solution built on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 platform focuses strongly on these aspects and allows your company to address these needs in an effective, productive manner allowing change and continuous improvement in your organization.
Read the full article
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Meet Ferranti @ the MECOMS WPC 2008 Lunch |
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We are inviting our partners and future partners to the MECOMS WPC 2008 Lunch on July 9th from 12 pm - 2 pm for an introduction to our company, our MECOMS product and the MECOMS Partner Program.
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Houston Downtown, 916 Dallas Str, Houston, Texas 77002 (Map)
When: Wednesday July 9th, 12 pm - 2 pm
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Company Introduction
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Introduction to MECOMS, the reference ERP CRM Solution to empower Energy, Water & Utility companies
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Introduction to the MECOMS Partner Program
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Lunch
If you would like to participate, please send an e-mail to greet.heylen@mecoms.biz
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| MECOMS Documentation in German & Turkish |
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As from now on our MECOMS leaflets are also available in German and in Turkish.
You will find these publications on www.mecoms.biz.
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Events |
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2008 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Houston, July 7-10
The Worldwide Partner Conference provides a forum for Microsoft partners to connect with thousands of other partners —and expand business opportunities through essential partner-to-partner networking.
https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40018508
Metering, Billing/CRM Europe Conference 2008
Amsterdam, September 22-24
http://www.metering-europe.com/
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